Department publishes notice regarding $2 billion in grants and funds to assist hurricane stricken areas.
Read More »FHA Reduces Obstacles to Homeownership for Student Debt Holders
Major steps taken will provide increased access to FHA loans for individuals with student loan debt.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Senate to Explore Equal Housing Measures
This week, the Senate Banking Committee will examine legislation from both sides of the political aisle geared toward enhancing the nation’s housing market and creating equitable housing for all.
Read More »Housing Study Highlights Pandemic’s Disparate Impacts
Authors affirm that the government has "taken bold steps to prop up consumers and the economy," but say more support will be necessary to ensure that households of all incomes and races benefit from the expanding economy.
Read More »Yellen: $1.25 Billion CDFI Grant Will Address Economic Disparity
The Treasury Secretary says funds dispersed to Community Development Financial Institutions, which play an important role in attainable homeownership, will help to repair an "unhealthy" aspect of the American economy.
Read More »Todman Sworn in as HUD Deputy Secretary
Former NAHRO CEO officially named HUD’s 12th Deputy Secretary to work in concert with Secretary Marcia Fudge to provide guidance over programs critical to supporting equitable housing for all.
Read More »Navigating the Cost Burdens of Low-Income Homeowners
Researchers who compared owning to renting say accessible homeownership is the "cornerstone of economic well-being."
Read More »HUD Rescinds ‘Preserving Neighborhood and Community Choice’ Rule
Department Secretary Marcia Fudge says HUD will restore certain definitions and other selected parts from 2015's Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule, which the previous administration ended last year.
Read More »FHFA Requests Input on GSE Executive Pay
FHFA Director Mark Calabria says the information gathered will help the agency ensure transparent and appropriate compensation policies at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Read More »Mortgage Industry and Government Collaborate on Solutions
On Wednesday, Five Star’s one-day 2021 Government Forum: A Virtual Event brought together execs from the mortgage industry with governmental agency representatives to share ideas and insights about the future of the mortgage marketplace.
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